Farmers' markets

Why not sample quality fresh local food and drink with a visit to one of these farmers' markets? Enjoy the friendly atmosphere and have a chat with the passionate people behind your food. Many also include craft makers and artists showcasing their beautiful handcrafted work. They're award-winners too, Stokesley taking the 2014 FARMA National Farmers' Market of the year and one of The Telegraph's Top 20 UK Farmers' Markets in 2017.

As well as enjoying great tasting produce, by buying direct you'll be helping the local economy and farming communities which maintain much of the outstanding landscape in the North York Moors.

Can't wait until the next market? Luckily you'll find many market towns hold traditional weekly markets and Country Markets and plenty of farm shops on your doorstep selling fresh produce, and usually stocking other Yorkshire food and drink, and tasty treats too.

Coxwold

Coxwold Village Market is new for 2019. Find a wide range of producers at Coxwold Village Hall on the last Saturday every month (10am-1pm).

Esk Valley Mini Markets

A local Mini Market, sometimes themed, held at various locations where most of the stallholders are from local farming families. Free admission. Sit down for a brew and homemade cakes too. Check their Facebook page for more details of each market and opening times.

Hovingham

The Hovingham Village Market is a previous winner of the Yorkshire Life Farmers' Market of the Year (2012) and was a finalist in the North Yorkshire County Council Best Community Project Award 2015.

First Saturday of every month (10.30am-1.30pm). No market in January, 10th birthday celebrations (5 October 2019), extra Christmas market in December (7 and 21 December 2019).

Husthwaite

More seasonal, than monthly, Husthwaite Village Markets are worth a visit. Head to the village hall to find around 25 stallholders, including bread, honey, cider, preserves, chocolatiers, rare breed meats, arts and crafts, and Apple Tree Café serving homemade food and beverages.

Sheriff Hutton

Find locally sourced or hand made produce inside and outside the village hall.

Stokesley

Winner of FARMA's National Farmers' Market of the Year 2014 and in the Telegraph's Top 20 UK Farmers' Markets for 2017. 36 stallholders selling organic vegetables, meat, British charcuterie, chocolates, plants and more.